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UCC Filing How-To Guides

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State’s (SOS) new UCC online filing system is launching on Sept. 1, 2025!

As of August 29, 2025, the SOS will no longer accept paper filings by mail, fax, or in person. All filings must be submitting through the SOS Portal UCC system. The new system delivers a streamlined UCC filing and search experience.

To prepare for the launch of the new system, please review the how-to guides and watch the videos below.

SOS Portal UCC User Manual

For a detailed step-by-step guide of all functions in the new SOS Portal UCC system, please visit our UCC User Manual | (PDF).

How to Submit an Initial Filing

How to Submit an Amendment Filing

How to Search and Order Records